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ArticleAging2024

Sphingolipids in prostate cancer prognosis: integrating single-cell and bulk sequencing.

Shan Zhou, Li Sun, Fei Mao, Jing Chen

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Shan ZhouDepartment of Ultrasound, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huaian City 223300, People’s Republic of China.
Li SunDepartment of Ultrasound, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huaian City 223300, People’s Republic of China.
Fei MaoDepartment of Urology, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huaian City 223300, People’s Republic of China.
Jing ChenDepartment of Ultrasound, The Affiliated Huaian No. 1 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huaian City 223300, People’s Republic of China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundStratifying patient risk and exploring the tumor microenvironment are critical endeavors in prostate cancer research, essential for advancing our understanding and management of this disease.

methodsSingle-cell sequencing data for prostate cancer were sourced from the pradcellatlas website, while bulk transcriptome data were obtained from the TCGA database. Dimensionality reduction cluster analysis was employed to investigate heterogeneity in single-cell sequencing data. Gene set enrichment analysis, utilizing GO and KEGG pathways, was conducted to explore functional aspects. Weighted gene coexpression network analysis (WGCNA) identified key gene modules. Prognostic models were developed using Cox regression and LASSO regression techniques, implemented in R software. Validation of key gene expression levels was performed via PCR assays.

resultsThrough integrative analysis of single-cell and bulk transcriptome data, key genes implicated in prostate cancer pathogenesis were identified. A prognostic model focused on sphingolipid metabolism (SRSR) was constructed, comprising five genes: "FUS," "MARK3," "CHTOP," "ILF3," and "ARIH2." This model effectively stratified patients into high-risk and low-risk groups, with the high-risk cohort exhibiting significantly poorer prognoses. Furthermore, distinct differences in the immune microenvironment were observed between these groups. Validation of key gene expression, exemplified by ILF3, was confirmed through PCR analysis.

conclusionThis study contributes to our understanding of the role of sphingolipid metabolism in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. The identified prognostic model holds promise for improving risk stratification and patient outcomes in clinical settings.

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Prostatic NeoplasmsSingle-Cell AnalysisSphingolipidsBiomarkers, TumorGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGene Regulatory NetworksHumansMalePrognosisTranscriptomeTumor MicroenvironmentBiomarkers, TumorSphingolipidsprognosisprostate cancersingle-cell sequencingsphingolipid metabolismtumor microenvironment

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PMID38713159
PMCPMC11131980

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